How to Change Your Computer's Username on Windows and macOS

Learn how to easily change your computer's username on Windows and macOS with our step-by-step guide.

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To change your computer's username on Windows: 1. Go to Control Panel > User Accounts. 2. Click Change account name. 3. Enter the new username you desire and click Change Name. For macOS: 1. Open System Preferences > Users & Groups. 2. Right-click the user account and select Advanced Options. 3. Enter the new username and click OK.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens when I change my computer username? Changing your computer username alters how you log in and could affect file paths, but your files and settings remain unchanged.
  2. Can I change my username if I'm not an administrator? No, you need administrative privileges to change the username of a user account on both Windows and macOS.
  3. Will changing my username affect my programs? Generally, changing your username won't affect your installed programs, but some applications may reference the old username.
  4. How do I revert back to the old username? You can change your username back by following the same steps outlined in the video.

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